Senior Group 5 Air Vehicle Pilot (Cat CD Test Pilot)

St Marys County, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

Senior Group 5 Air Vehicle Pilot (Cat C/D Test Pilot)

KBRs Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War specializing in modeling and simulation cyber transformation air vehicle mission integration and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework KBR prioritizes data security privacy and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

KBR is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Senior Group 5 Air Vehicle Pilot (AVP) in Patuxent River MD supporting UX-24 and the Futures Advanced Capabilities this role the selected candidate will identify develop integrate test and transition next generation unmanned and collaborative strike systems under PEO (U&W) bridging initial concepts through advanced development and operational test to fleet readiness.

By joining KBR you will be a part of the worlds largest independent flight test organization supporting both U.S. Government and Commercial Agencies. Our highly talented and experienced aircrew services team has provided over 40 continuous years of Aircrew project support at Patuxent River. As a long-term incumbent and leader in flight test the selected applicant will work within the NAVAIR test community composed of government military contractor and industry personnel while supporting flight test.

Roles and Responsibilities

This position supports Developmental Test and Evaluation at UX-24 in support of Naval Test Wing Atlantic and the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) located at NAS Patuxent River MD.
Perform flying duties of a Group 5 AVP and all aspects of project officer duties for UX-24.
Support a wide range of NAWCAD test and evaluation requirements to include test planning meetings test plan development event planning test procedure and card development flight briefings test execution post event support test reporting and deficiency reporting.
Robust domestic travel will be required in support of flight test activities.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a US Citizen.
Must be a graduate of USN or USAF Test Pilot School
Minimum seven to ten (7-10) years of aviation experience.
Past (required) or current (desired) Group 5 AVP qualification.
Masters degree required.
Top Secret Clearance required; applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Must be able to maintain an FAA Class II medical certificate or military equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Twelve (12) years of RDT&E with previous Cat C/D flight test experience is desired.
Current Group 5 UAS aircraft qualification and recent experience with mission systems T&E techniques concepts principles and practices preferred.
A minimum of 500 flight hours in Group 4/5 unmanned aircraft preferred.
Candidate must be able to organize and demonstrate effective oral and written communications and operate in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and similar computer-based productivity applications.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week

Basic Compensation: $155000-$214000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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Title:Senior Group 5 Air Vehicle Pilot (Cat C/D Test Pilot)KBRs Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War specializing in modeling and simulation cyber transformation air vehicle mission integration and lifecycle support. As a ...